Deforestation Examples - Brazil (EDC) and Indonesia (EDC) Flashcards
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Why is soybean demand from farms in Brazil increasing?
They are used to make popular global food products such as soy sauce, cooking oil, tofu, miso, and soy milk.
How much is deforestation in Brazil projected to reach by 2050?
54 million hectares.
How much of the Cerrardo ecoregion in Brazil remains in its natural state?
Only 35%.
How much deforestation in Malaysia is attributed to large-scale palm oil plantations?
700,000 hectares.
Which Indonesian island is considered to have the best soils and climate for palm oil plantations?
Sumatra.
How many plant species in Indonesia have been lost due to deforestation?
80%.
What is the growing concern with palm oil plantations in Indonesia?
There is growing evidence that they have expanded to national park buffer areas and even conserved forests, putting endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger at risk.
